Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2018 Fall / Winter

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE

FALL & WINTER 2018

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MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN PERSON

Once you’ve gotten a few names, contact each about their

availability on your wedding date and rates. Then set up a face-

to-face (or, if you’re not in the same town, video chat) with those

who are available and fit your budget.

Does she listen to what you’re saying and share your vision?

Does she “get” you?

You’ll also want to get a sense of the photographer’s personality

since you’ll be spending almost your entire wedding day with

her. Is she personable and calm? Will you be comfortable

around her for eight hours?

CHECK OUT THE GOODS

Ask to look at a complete wedding she’s shot rather than

an album of her best photos from many different weddings.

By only looking at her “greatest hits,” you won’t get you a

sense of his style from start to finish as you would by seeing a

comprehensive wedding album.

DISCUSS HOW SHE WOULD SHOOT YOUR WEDDING

If she’s not familiar with your venue(s), ask her if she’ll visit

before your wedding day; she should know the lay of the land

and lighting situations. If there are certain shots you want or

special post-production effects, talk to her about them. If you

like what you hear, go for it!